Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Sussex Delaware

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $65,290 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.39
10th percentile $47,320
90th percentile $82,360
Employed locally 160
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,320
    25th
    $49,720
    50th (median)
    $65,290
    75th
    $80,130
    90th
    $82,360

    Top-paying metros for Chefs and Head Cooks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $87,410
    Morgantown, WV $87,280
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $85,370
    Terre Haute, IN $83,880
    East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $81,720
    Hawaii $81,200

    Related occupations in Sussex Delaware

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,950
    Waiters and Waitresses $30,780
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $48,610
    Bartenders $36,820
    Food Preparation Workers $34,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chefs and Head Cooks make per hour in Sussex Delaware?

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Sussex Delaware is $31.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.35 or more per hour.

    Is Sussex Delaware above or below average for Chefs and Head Cooks salaries?

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Sussex Delaware is 7.1% above the national median of $60,990. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chefs and Head Cooks in Sussex Delaware?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $47,320 per year in Sussex Delaware. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,720.